Tombs from the reigns of these two powerful rulers illustrate a transitional period in Egyptian art. Under the reign of king Thutmes III, there was a clear tendency toward archaizing, and human figures are shown in formal Old and Middle Kingdom poses, often arranged in symmetrical groups. Those under the reign of king Amenhetep II, in contrast, are more relaxed, and often highly innovative, the colors subtler, the backgrounds of scenes lighter.
A particularly good example of this transition can be seen in TT 100, the tomb of the vizier of Upper Egypt Rekhmire.

From" The Illustrated Guide to Luxor" by kent R.Weeks ,published by the American University in Cairo Press. Copyright © 2005 White Star S.p.a